Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Gynaecology Oncology Nurse to join the Clinical Nurse Specialist team at NHS. The role involves providing comprehensive specialist nursing service and leadership for patients with Gynaecological cancers while working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills, clinical experience in oncology, and a commitment to ongoing professional development within this vital healthcare sector.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Clear career pathways

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with ongoing professional development.
• Qualification in oncology or specialty Diploma/Degree level study.
• Willing to undertake Trust CNS role development programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and expertise in patient care for Gynaecological cancers.
• Lead policy formulation and provide teaching for staff and patients.
• Ensure high-quality specialist service from diagnosis through treatment stages.

Skills

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Communication skills

Clinical management

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Oncology Diploma or Degree

Master's level learning

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced gynaecology oncology nurse to join our Clinical Nurse Specialist team. The post holder has a distinct level of responsibility to patients with gynaecology tumours in providing a comprehensive specialist nursing service to the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, working within a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Healthcare Support workers, and Advanced Practice Nurses.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and experienced, who enjoys patient contact and working in a multi-disciplinary environment to support the delivery of a quality service. You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, flexibility, reliability and have an organised approach to work.

Due to the nature of the role, we are looking for a dependable and highly adaptable individual who is able to work independently and has the ability to fit in quickly as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient with Gynaecological cancers, acting as a resource and consultant to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
• To lead and contribute to the formulation of policies.
• To lead and contribute to the formulation of patient information.
• To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team so as to achieve a synchronised specialist service across both sites.
• To provide informal and formal teaching, e.g. academic courses provided by the School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• To sustain a high-quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the disease and actively provide optimum liaison and continuity of care.
• To discuss in-depth all treatment options, including research-based treatments for Gynaecological cancers with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise to enable patients to make an informed choice. To act as patient advocate when appropriate and respecting patient confidentiality and privacy with respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.
• In collaboration with Clinical Nurse Specialist colleagues, to formulate and/or revise relevant policies and to regularly review this following change/implementation. To work within the procedures and policies of the Trust.
• In conjunction with Clinical Nurse Specialist colleagues, to develop assessment tools that will ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that patients with complex needs are referred to the appropriate specialist/s.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registration
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent) Recognised teaching qualification
• Evidence of master's level learning or prepared to work towards
• Be willing to undertake Trust CNS role development programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies

Experience

• In-depth Gynae-oncology specialist experience sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job.
• Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing.
• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience of Surgery for Gynae-oncology
• Experience of Radiotherapy for Gynae-oncology
• Experience in Clinical Management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
• Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
• Experience of audit and research

Skills Abilities/knowledge

• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.